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The arboretum at Canford School has been nationally recognised and has several unusual and rare tree species and two National Collections. A limited number of tickets have been made available for this special event kindly hosted by Canford School on behalf of the National Garden Scheme. It includes a talk and guided tour with Andrew […]
Open House Shaftesbury is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a Charity Dinner & Auction on Friday, 9th of May from 7:30 PM to which all and everyone are most warmly invited. Available from Eventbrite, tickets for this event are £25 per person and will include a pre-dinner drink upon arrival, dinner, live music, a bar […]
Murder At Upton Manor- A Regency Mystery Date: Thursday 15th May 2025 Time: 7pm-10.30pm Location: Upton House, Upton Country Park, Poole Rd, Upton, Poole BH17 7BJ, UK Join us on Thursday, 15th of May 2025, at Upton House, Poole, for a captivating Regency-themed murder mystery evening in support of Julia’s House, Dorset & Wiltshire Children’s Hospices. […]
Hawkers Farm is hosting Defashion Dorset on Fri 16th & Sat 17th May 2025 now in its third year. Founded by Jennifer Morisetti as an opportunity to celebrate local fibre growers and makers and a local clothing culture. Enjoy talks, demonstrations and inspiring local exhibitors. Workshops will run over the 2 days and include upcycling, […]
"The Meetings" written by Ben Bayer. A Black Comedy based on Parish Council Meetings held in the near future, set in the fictional village of Tarrant Queenston. Our hard-pressed Councillors not only have to contend with the vagaries of valley life, from Planning Applications to complaints about bonfires - there is now the end of […]
Held in the Courtyard and Gardens (open to the public) of the lovely 15th C Manor in Poyntington, a small village just north of Sherborne, we have over 30 stalls from local artisans & villagers, including our renowned plant and cake stalls, and an Art Fair for you to browse. Sharandy's Birds of Prey (11-2pm), […]
Faure's Requiem and a programme of varied sacred and secular music. ‘Earlybird’ tickets are £10 (£12 on the door) and include a glass of wine. For tickets please contact Carole on 07572 786416
Solo Exhibition Showcases 36 Years of Work by Purbeck Artist Andrew Thomas SWAc Purbeck-based artist and sculptor Andrew Thomas SWAc will unveil a major solo exhibition this May, opening to the public from May 24th for nine days. This special event offers a rare opportunity to view an extensive collection of his work in one […]
12 lovely gardens plus our beautifully decorated church open from 2 to 6 pm on both days. Excellent selection of locally grown plants to buy. Tickets on sale at the Village Hall from 1 pm. Tea and cakes available all afternoon. Gardens £5 per person, accompanied children under 16 free. A lovely day out. Sorry […]
Join Dorset folk singer Alastair Braidwood for a walk around fields and woods of the Blackmore Vale, accompanied by traditional folk songs from Dorset and further afield. Explore beautiful countryside, and hear songs relating to nature and rural ways from years before. Meet at Watercombe Dogs, Farthing Gate Farm, Holnest, DT9 5PX for 2pm. Refreshments, […]
You are warmly invited to our monthly, cathedral-style service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 31st May at 4.30pm in St Peter’s Church, Dorchester. The music marks Ascension Day and includes Stanford’s ‘Coelos Ascendit’, the ‘Preces & Responses’ by Philip Radcliffe, Joanna Forbes L’Estrange’s ‘Kings College Service and Finzi’s ‘God is gone up’. We are delighted […]